1995 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1995 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1995 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1995 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Morgan Plus 4 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Plus 4 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
